Space for Bioeconomy Task Force launch
25 October 2024
With an event in Utrecht, ESA launched a new Bioeconomy Task Force aiming to drive forward innovation and support businesses across the European bioeconomy.
Position | Soil Monitoring Law trilogues: recommendations from European forest owners
3 December 2024
Position of European forest owners presenting key considerations to be taken into account for the trilogue negotiations on the Soil Monitoring Law.
Forest fires’ report: 2023 among the five worst years for wildfires in Europe, but 2024 provides some relief
2 December 2024
The European Commission Joint Research Center’s (JRC) latest report “Forest Fires in Europe, Middle East and North Africa 2023” was published on 19 November 2024. The report highlights 2023 among the five worst years for wildfires in Europe while emphasizing that 2024 provides some relief.
Joint Statement | EUDR postponement and new commitments from European Commission to reduce administrative requirements in response to sector concerns
11 December 2024
European primary producers and various industries welcome that the EU institutions agreed on securing a one-year postponement for the implementation of the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). Furthermore, European primary producers and various industries acknowledge the European Commission’s commitments to provide further clarification.
2nd EUFORE Stakeholder Workshop discusses research priorities in forestry
28 November 2024
The 2nd EUFORE European-level Stakeholder Workshop took place on 27 November in Brussels. The workshop presented research results of different work packages and discussed research priorities.
Adoption of new start dates for EU Deforestation Regulation’s implementation
18 December 2024
The EU deforestation regulation (EUDR) start dates’ postponement is officially approved. The one-year delay will allow more time to prepare for the implementation of new due diligence requirements. The regulation will now be signed and published in the EU's Official Journal, so that it can enter into force before the end of 2024.
Press Release | EP Hearing on EU Forest Monitoring: Do not build a treehouse before growing the tree
13 January 2025
The Environment and Agriculture Committees of the European Parliament held today a joint Public Hearing on “Forest Monitoring for resilient European Forests”. They discussed current state and future strategies for the monitoring Europe’s forests in the relation with the EC proposal. The Hearing was informed by four speakers, among which CEPF Secretary General.
EP Hearing on EU Forest Monitoring: Do not build a treehouse before growing the tree (Copy)
13 January 2025
The Environment and Agriculture Committees of the European Parliament held today a joint Public Hearing on “Forest Monitoring for resilient European Forests”. They discussed current state and future strategies for the monitoring Europe’s forests in the relation with the EC proposal. The Hearing was informed by four speakers, among which CEPF Secretary General.